How meningitis spreads, the different jabs, and who might not be vaccinated

How meningitis spreads, the different jabs, and who might not be vaccinated

We spoke to one of Manchester's most senior doctors about different strains and vaccines, as some young people will have missed out on getting the menB jab - the strain associated with the Kent outbreak

How fast did MenB vaccine rollout happen?

Vaccine drive and outbreak response in Kent Kent’s meningitis B outbreak triggered a rapid, large scale response that combined treatment for exposed people with vaccination for wider groups. Coverage of the outbreak response describes several coordinated steps: Antibiotics given to people assessed…